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Teaching Canada's History: 2020 Excellence in Teaching Finalists

In this podcast series, Canada’s History spoke with the finalists for the 2020 Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Teaching.


The Past in Full Bloom

Public gardens across Canada showcase remarkable plant species while offering occasions to connect with our natural history.


Examining Prohibition

In this lesson, students are introduced to the historical thinking concept of Cause and Consequence through an examination of the causes and consequences of Prohibition in the early 20th century. 


Voting Rights in the Classroom

In this guide, educators share how they teach voting rights in the classroom, including advice, online resources, books, and lesson plans.


Through Their Eyes: Humanizing War and Peace

Through Their Eyes is a multi-step project that engages students with the historical thinking concepts as they explore Canada's past through the experiences of real-life Canadians.


Wartime Women Drivers

The idea that women could drive an automobile — let alone drive around the shell holes of the frontlines — was rather revolutionary at the outbreak of the Great War. But nicety was soon driven out by necessity.


The Ins and Outs of the Corset

The corset has had more revivals in fashion history than the Toronto Maples Leafs have had in the NHL.


Getting Graphic with the Past: graphic histories and the uses of comics in education

Watch now: this webinar explores the structure of the Graphic History Collective, lessons learned through our work together, and tips for those looking to create their own projects or bring comics to the classroom.


History Idol: John Rae

John Rae is not as well known as some of the other famous names of northern exploration — people like Sir John Franklin, for instance. But Ken McGoogan argues that Rae deserves greater recognition than he has received to date because of what he accomplished.


Queen Elizabeth II: The Longest Reign

Elizabeth has lived longer than any other British monarch, and her reign is the longest in Commonwealth history.